RUTH SMALLACOMBE

Introduction

Ruth is a senior accredited mediator and counsellor, practice consultant and trainer of mediators, lawyers and therapists. She has over 30 years’ experience in family, mental health and human relations, both in the public and private sectors.

“Relationship breakdown affects individuals on an emotional, practical and financial level and often has a major impact on children. People are faced with the most difficult issues and decisions at a time when they feel least well equipped to deal with them. I help people to focus on what is important, to understand and deal with the practicalities and problems and to rebuild their lives in a positive way.”

Ruth is ranked as a leading family mediator by The Legal 500 UK which notes that Ruth is “calm and compassionate, and brings her extensive experience from the counselling and therapeutic world to her practice as a mediator”. She is “valued for her understanding that “solutions to family legal, financial and parenting issues are not found within the remit of the courtroom but rather through conversations and constructive engagement”.